Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
- Remove front seat headrest assembly
- Remove front seat assembly

- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the foremost position.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- remove the front seat track bracket outer cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.

- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the front seat track bracket inner cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.

- Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the rearmost position.
- Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the center position. Then, operate the power
seat switch knob and move the seatback to the
upright position.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal.
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner
activation.
- Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then
remove the seat.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
Install front seat assembly
Place the seat in the cabin.
Notice:
Be ca ...
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Remove reclining power seat switch knob
Using a screwdriver, detach the knob.
H ...
Other materials:
Auto lsd indicator light remains on
Description
This is the auto lsd switch for 2wd. When the auto lsd switch is pushed on,
the auto lsd function is
available and the auto lsd indicator light illuminates.
Hint:
The auto lsd does not operate even if the auto lsd switch is pressed under
the following conditions:
The trc or v ...
Reassembly
Install piston
Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring
onto one end of the piston pin hole.
Hint:
Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to
194°f ...
Terminals of ecu (2005/11-2006/01)
Check air conditioning amplifier
Measure the voltage and resistance of the
connectors.
Hint:
Check from the rear of the connector while it is
connected to the air conditioning amplifier.
Using an oscilloscope, check waveform 1.
Compressor and pulley operation signa ...